Be on alert to prevent another deadly landslide

Danger signs: While some incidents are acts of nature, many events, including the recent landslide in Ampang (pictured above) could have been prevented, says Mohd Asbi. — GLENN GUAN/The Star

MALAYSIA needs to be on high alert to prevent another deadly landslide, especially with the erratic weather we are experiencing these days.

But we can’t blame it all on the rain, as the long and heavy downpours are just one factor and not the sole cause of such disasters.